The division through a predecessor company can trace its ex- perience with asbestos to the stitched and woven linings of the twen- ties and early thirties These were produced on machines powered by more AlSsit SS, ALTHALTH AND BRAKE L. ee UY Asbestos has been widely publicized in recent years as a health hazard This is ironiu because the primary function of as- bestos is save lives -- whether it be used in brake linings or for fire prevention and retardation purposes in a large number of articles such as protective clothing insulating materials building products and theater curtains In considering the matter of asbestos and health it is in- portant to keep everything in proper perspective The problem is not unique to the asbestos industry alone There are a number of substances and materials in common use today that can be detrimental to health and safety under uncontrolled conditions conditions conditions conditions The key in every instance is a healthy respect for any poten- tial hazard as well as proper control and caution in the use of all substances and materials that can be injurious in any way The old rule of Safety First still applies According to The Asbestos Information Association the known facts about asbestos disease can be summed up as follows 1 Asbestos health risks today are almost exclusively confined to the occupational setting.. 2.

Levine, R.J., ed. (1978) Asbestos: An Information Source (DHEW Publi cation Number (NIH) 79-1681), Washington DC, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare McDonald, A.D. (1979) Mesothelioma registries in identifying asbestos hazards.

Mereness Executive Director Asbestos Information Association/NA 1660 L Street, N.W.

Mathues* remarks were made at the Asbestos Information Association Conference, September 17-18, 1980, in Washington, DC.

Luke's Hospital Gentlemen: On June 22, 1972, a special meeting of the Asbestos Information Association/North America will be held in the Biddle Room of the Harvard Club, 27 West 44th Street, New York City.

What Asbestos Is: How And Where It Is Used 'J 3 CAPCO KIN 0001627 What Asbestos Is: How and Where It Is Used "Asbestos" is derived from an ancient Greek word meaning "inextinguishable."

This pamphlet is intended as an aid to your employer's information and training program.

ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION 1745 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Square 4, Suite 509 HWBUI0005243 AIA/NA News & Notes - July 1992 page 2 In examining the record, the court ruled that OSHA adequately established material health impairment.

The attached paper, Asbestos and Health, published by the Asbestos Information Association/North America, gives a good, up-to-date summary of the concensus position of a large segment of the scientific community working in this area.

_ ASBESTOS AND FRICTION MATERIALS Most molded friction materials contain about 50% asbestos some woven materials over 90%.

Hagner pointed out in particular the outstanding job done by the Asbestos Information Association in rebutting some of the reasons for OSHA's stringent proposals.

LIAISON WITH ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA (AIA/NA) It was noted that Mr.

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Asbestos and Health, published by the Asbestos Information Association/North America, gives a good, up-to-date summary of the concensus position of a large segment of the scientific community working in this area.